16.7 3rd year Associate Professor A Sagona. First or Second semester . Departmental approval is necessary before enrolling. Permission is not normally given if other suitable subjects are available. A special study based on one of the student's other subjects taken previously or concurrently. Written work of 5,000 words on a prescribed topic or topics. 16.7 3rd year Associate Professor A Sagona. First or Second semester Departmental approval is necessary before enrolling. Permission is not normally given if other suitable subjects are available. A special study based on one of the student's other subjects taken previously or concurrently. Written work of 5,000 words on a prescribed topic or topics.